Description
High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick, flavorful, and healthy dish featuring juicy shrimp coated in a sweet and savory garlic honey sauce. Perfect for a fast dinner or meal prep, it’s packed with protein and bold flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Rinse and pat shrimp dry.
- Mix the Sauce: Combine honey, garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil in a bowl. Add cornstarch if thicker sauce is desired.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add shrimp in a single layer.
- Season: Add salt and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until shrimp turns pink.
- Add Sauce: Pour honey garlic sauce over shrimp and toss to coat.
- Simmer: Lower heat and cook 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens and shrimp are fully cooked.
- Garnish: Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve: Serve warm immediately.
Notes
- Do not overcook shrimp—they cook very quickly.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy version.
- Great served with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian